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<p>At 7:15 PM ET, the Twins and Royals will face off in an AL Central matchup. This one is being played at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, and the forecast calls for clear skies and temperatures in the mid 70s. Minnesota is 76-65, while the Royals are 77-65.</p>

<p>The money line odds have the Twins at -141 compared to the Royals at +120, and the over/under line is at 8 runs. FOX will be televising this one, and Saturday's starting pitching matchup is Bailey Ober for the Twins and Alec Marsh for the Royals.</p><h3>KANSAS CITY ROYALS VS MINNESOTA TWINS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kansas City Royals Moneyline +120</p><p>This game will be played at Kauffman Stadium at 7:15 ET on Saturday, September 7th.</p><h3>HOW TO BET THE TWINS VS ROYALS:</h3><ul><li>We have the Royals winning by a score of 6 to 5</li><li>If you're looking for a run line pick, we also like the Royals to cover</li><li>As for an over/under pick, we have this game finishing with 11 runs and like the over</li></ul><p>Thanks to a five-run 5th inning for the Royals' offense, they cruised to a 5-0 win over the Twins in the most recent game of this series. Heading into the game, the Royals were favored at -141 on the money line.</p>

<p>Kansas City got to Twins starter Zebby Matthews, who gave up four earned runs in just five innings of work and took the loss. As for the Royals, they got a good outing from Cole Ragans, who gave up just four hits and no earned runs across six innings of work and got the win.</p>

<p>Both Michael Massey and Hunter Renfroe each drove in two runs for the Royals' offense. Massey, Tommy Pham, and Adalberto Mondesi each scored two runs for Kansas City.</p><h3>Twins Records & Stats</h3><p>Minnesota is 76-65 overall and trails the Guardians by five games in the AL Central. So far, they have gone 28-18 against other teams in the division. The Twins are on the road today, and they are 37-35 on the road this year.</p>

<p>The Twins have struggled a bit lately, as they are just 4-6 over their last 10 games. As the favorite, the Twins are 60-37 this year and 28-14 as the favorite on the road. In this series, the Twins have an overall record of 24-16-4.</p><p>Minnesota has played to the run line in 66 of 141 games this season, and they have a run line record of 37-35 on the road. The Twins are 43-54 vs. the run line as the favorite and 23-21 as the underdog. They have an average run differential of +0.3 runs per game this season.</p><p>Minnesota's over/under record is 71-65, and the average O/U line for their games is 8 runs. Their combined run average is 9.1 runs per game. When the line is set at 8 runs, the Twins have a 12-17-4 O/U record. This season, 55 of their games have had O/U lines set higher than 8 runs, accounting for 39.0% of their games. In the other 53 games, the O/U line was set lower than 8 runs, making up 37.6% of their games.</p><p>Right-hander Bailey Ober gets the start for the Twins today as he faces the Royals on the road. He has made 26 starts this season and has a record of 12-6 with an ERA of 3.95. Opposing batters are hitting .207 off Ober this season, and he has a WHIP of 1.02. Ober's last outing came on September 1st vs. the Blue Jays, where he finished with a no-decision. In that outing, he went six innings and gave up one earned run on three hits. Before that, he had given up at least two homers in three straight outings.</p><p>Carlos Santana and Ryan Jeffers are tied for the team lead in home runs, with both players having gone deep 20 times this season. Santana also leads the Twins with 60 RBIs, while Jeffers is second on the team with 59. Both players have struggled at the plate of late, with Santana hitting just .219 over his last 10 games and Jeffers coming in at .237 for the season.</p>

<p>Byron Buxton is also near the top of the Twins' home run leaderboard, as he has 16 homers this season while batting .275. He is also 4th on the team with 49 RBIs. Over his last 10 games, Jose Miranda has gone 11/33, but he has yet to hit a home run this season.</p><h3>Royals Records & Stats</h3><p>Kansas City is 77-65 overall and 4.5 games behind the Guardians for the AL Central lead. The Royals have gone 31-16 in AL Central games this year. The Royals have won two straight games, and this comes after dropping seven in a row.</p>

<p>At home, the Royals are 43-30 this year and just above .500 at 34-35 on the road. So far, they have been the favorite in 71 games, going 45-26 in those games. As the underdog, the Royals are 32-39 this year. Kansas City's overall series record is 20-22-2, and they have dropped two straight series.</p><p>When the Royals win, they win big, with an average run margin of 4.1 runs per game. That's helped them to a run line record of 78-64 this season. They're 41-32 at home against the run line, where they've been favored 71 times and have a 37-34 record in those games.</p><p>The Kansas City Royals are back home to face the Minnesota Twins in a game with an over/under line of 8 runs. The Royals and their opponents have combined to average 8.9 runs per game this season, and their over/under record for the year is 64-73. When the over/under line is set at 8 runs, their record is 14-12-3. Overall, 62.0% of their games have had higher over/under lines than 8 runs, and their current under streak is at 2 games.</p><p>Right-hander Alec Marsh is starting for the Royals today vs. the Twins and comes into the game with a record of 7-8 and an ERA of 4.70. This year, he has made 21 starts, and opponents have put together a batting average of .242 vs. Marsh. In his 22 appearances, he has turned in five quality starts and is averaging 8.11 strikeouts per nine innings. Marsh most recently faced the Astros, where he took the loss, giving up three earned runs in five innings of work. Before that outing, he had gone 4 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run in back-to-back starts.</p><p>Salvador Perez and Vinnie Pasquantino are both in the top 10 in the league in RBIs, with 94 and 97, respectively. Perez is batting .271 for the season, and Pasquantino is at .262. Bobby Witt Jr. has been the Royals' best hitter this season, with a batting average of .337 and 30 home runs. However, he has struggled of late, going just 5/26 in his last seven games.</p>

<p>As a team, the Royals are 9th in the league in scoring at 4.8 runs per game. They have been even better at home, averaging 5.1 runs per contest. Overall, they are the league's top home run-hitting team and have the 5th best team batting average in the league.</p>

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<p>The Hurricanes and Capitals are set to face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Capitals will host the game at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC. The Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 in this Metropolitan division showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 6 goals.</p><h3>CAROLINA HURRICANES VS WASHINGTON CAPITALS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Washington Capitals +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Capital One Arena at 7:00 ET on Friday, March 22nd.</p><h3>WHY BET THE WASHINGTON CAPITALS:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5 goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the puck line, we like Capitals (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Hurricanes Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p><p>Carolina enters tonight's game with a record of 44-20-6, putting them in 4th place in the Eastern Conference and 2nd in the Metropolitan Division. They have gone 29-11 against teams from the East and 14-7 against divisional opponents. On the road, the Hurricanes are 21-11-2 this season, and they have won their last six games away from home.</p>

<p>Over their last ten games, Carolina has gone 8-2, and they have won five straight games overall. As the favorite, the Hurricanes have gone 41-16-6 this season.</p></p><p>On the road this season, the Hurricanes have a puck line record of 15-19 and an average scoring margin of +.7 goals per game. So far, they have 28 wins by multiple goals and have gone 6-4 against the puck line in their last ten games.</p>

<p>Overall, Carolina is 30-40 against the puck line, including a record of 26-37 when favored. In their last ten road games, the Hurricanes have gone 6-4 vs. the puck line.</p> <p>Games involving Carolina have an average of 6.1 goals per game this season. Their average over/under line is 6.2. In terms of their over/under performance, the Hurricanes come in with a record of 29-40-1.</p><p>The Hurricanes are 2-1 puck line in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Hurricanes come in averaging 3.4 goals per game this season, which is 8th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 3rd in the league. This season, the Hurricanes have a 31-17 record in games where they outshoot their opponent. In games with fewer shots on goal, they hold a 11-1 record.</p><p>Carolina's leading scorer is Sebastian Aho. So far, he has 27 goals which is 36th in the NHL. Along with his scoring, he has come up with 49 assists so far.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals are currently 16th in goals allowed. On average, opponents are taking 30.4 shots per game against Washington. They also are 10th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Entering the game, goalie Pyotr Kochetkov has started 34 games this season. His current record stands at 19-12, and his save percentage is 0.709%.</p><h3>Will the Capitals Win at Capital One Arena?</h3><p><p>At home this season, the Capitals have gone 17-11-5, and they have been the underdog in 50 of their 68 games, going 20-23-7 in those contests. In the Eastern Conference, Washington is in 9th place with 75 points and a 19-18 record against conference opponents. In their last three games, the Capitals have gone 2-1, and they have gone 6-4 in their last 10 games.</p>

<p>Overall, Washington has a record of 33-26-9, and they are in 4th place in the Metropolitan Division. Against division opponents, the Capitals have gone 14-8 this season. When they have been the underdog, Washington has gone 13-3-2.</p></p><p>Washington enters this game with an overall puck line record of 33-35, including a road puck line mark of 17-18. So far, the Capitals have 17 wins by multiple goals compared to 16 wins by just a single goal.</p>

<p>Over their last ten home games, the Capitals have gone 6-4 against the puck line. On the season, their average scoring margin is -.5 goals per game, and they have been the underdog in 50 of their 66 games.</p> <p>On average, Washington's games have finished with 5.9 goals per game. The season's average over/under line stands at 6. In total, the Capitals come in with an over/under record of 31-34-3.</p><p>In their last three road games, Carolina has averaged 5 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.</p><p>For their offensive performance, the Capitals come in averaging 2.7 goals per game this season, which is 28th in the NHL. In the category of shots on goal per game, they are 31st in the league. The Washington offense is ranked 24th in power play goals. As for shorthanded goals, they find themselves at 32nd in the NHL.</p><p>Washington's leading scorer is Alex Ovechkin. So far, he has 23 goals which is 66th in the NHL. Ovechkin also comes into the game with 31 assists.</p><p>Defensively, the Capitals come into the season ranked 16th in goals allowed. Opponents are averaging 30.4 shots per game against Washington. For the season, they are ranked 10th in shutouts, coming in with 5 shutouts.</p><p>Heading into this matchup vs. Carolina, goalie Darcy Kuemper has started 28 games in this season. His current record is 13-13, and his save percentage stands at 0.664%.</p>

Carolina Hurricanes vs Washington Capitals Betting Pick & Prediction 3/22/24

The National Hockey League (NHL) is one of the four biggest professional sports in the United States, and it’s usually fourth in terms of popularity. That doesn’t mean that this sport doesn’t have a massive following though, and it’s a sport that leads to some great betting options.

The NHL was founded all the way back in 1917, and the league has seen plenty of growth since that first year. There were only six teams when the league first began playing, but that number has now grown all the way up to 32.

25 of the teams are from the United States while there are also seven teams from Canada. The NHL season typically runs from October through April, with the NHL Stanley Cup Finals taking place during the month of June.

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<p>At 8:30 ET, the 9-18 Portland Trail Blazers will be in San Antonio to take on the 14-13 Spurs. The Blazers are 13th in the Western Conference, while the Spurs are 11th. San Antonio is favored by 6.5 points, and the over/under line is set at 227.5.</p>

<p>This Western Conference matchup will be played at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The game can be seen on KATU.</p><h3>PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS VS SAN ANTONIO SPURS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Portland Trail Blazers +6.5</p><p>This game will be played at Frost Bank Center at 8:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 160-153 in favor of the Trail Blazers.</li><li>Our projections have Anfernee Simons finishing with 20 points, 3 rebounds and 5 assists.</li><li>From the field, we have the Trail Blazers finishing with a field goal percentage of 45.5% and knocking down 15 threes.</li></ul><h3>Can the Trail Blazers Lock in a Win at San Antonio?</h3><p>The Trail Blazers improved to 9-18 on the season with a 126-124 win over the Nuggets on Thursday. Portland, who were +8.5 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 250, exceeding the over/under line of 234.5 by 15.5 points.</p> <p>Portland turned things around after a 10-0 run by Denver, which extended the score from 66-59 to 76-59. The Blazers responded by outscoring the Nuggets 38-21 in the 3rd quarter, taking a 104-87 lead into the 4th. Denver made a push in the final quarter, outscoring Portland 37-22, but the Blazers held on for the win.</p><p>Anfernee Simons led the way with 28 points and 10 assists, shooting 55% from the field and hitting 4 threes in the Trail Blazers' win over the Nuggets. Shaedon Sharpe added 27 points, including 12 in the 4th quarter, while Deni Avdija contributed 19 points, knocking down 3 threes at a 50% clip.</p> <p>Portland connected on 16 threes as a team, shooting 34.8% from beyond the arc and 46.4% overall. Jerami Grant scored 10 of his 13 points in the opening quarter.</p><p>Despite a rough defensive outing, the Trail Blazers managed to secure a win over the Nuggets, even after allowing 124 points. Portland gave up 35 points in the 1st quarter and 37 in the 4th, but they tightened up in the 3rd, holding Denver to 21 points.</p> <p>Portland's defense allowed the Nuggets to shoot 54% from the field and 44% from three, with Denver hitting 15 threes. The Blazers sent the Nuggets to the line 21 times, where they made 15 free throws. Portland finished with 30 defensive rebounds, gave up 8 offensive boards, and recorded 7 steals and 7 blocks.</p><h3>Will the Spurs Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?</h3><p>San Antonio moved to 14-13 on the season with a 133-126 win over the Hawks on Thursday. The Spurs were favored by one point and covered the spread, while the game’s total of 259 points went well over the 233.5-point line.</p> <p>After a 13-0 run by the Hawks, the Spurs responded by outscoring Atlanta 30-21 in the 3rd quarter. San Antonio entered the 4th quarter with a 90-87 lead and held on, despite being outscored 33-30 in the final period.</p><p>Victor Wembanyama's 42-point performance, including 7 threes at 46.7%, led the Spurs to a win over the Hawks. Devin Vassell added 23 points, hitting 5 threes at 71.4%, while Jeremy Sochan contributed 20 points. San Antonio connected on 19 threes, shooting 45.2% from deep and 48.5% overall.</p> <p>Wembanyama scored 14 points in the 1st quarter and added 10 points in both the 2nd and 4th quarters, with 8 more in OT. Chris Paul also came up big in the 4th, scoring 7 of his 12 points, and added 3 more in overtime.</p><p>Defensively, the Spurs struggled in the 2nd quarter, giving up 37 points, but they tightened up in the 3rd, allowing just 21 points. Overall, they allowed 126 points on 47% shooting from the Hawks.</p> <p>San Antonio had trouble defending the three, as Atlanta hit 16 threes at a 42% clip. The Spurs sent the Hawks to the line 21 times, where they made 18 free throws. The Spurs finished with 15 steals and 8 blocks.</p>

Portland Trail Blazers vs San Antonio Spurs Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>Looking to win big? The Cougars and Bulldogs face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at S-H-M Memorial Center in Orangeburg, SC. Chicago State is favored by -2.5 in this non-conference showdown. The game's over/under is currently at 139 points.</p><h3>CHICAGO STATE COUGARS VS SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: South Carolina State Bulldogs +2.5</p><p>This game will be played at S-H-M Memorial Center at 3:00 ET on Saturday, February 10th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE BULLDOGS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-67 in favor of the Bulldogs.</li><li>Not only will South Carolina State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 139 points, and we like the over with a projected 144 points.</li></ul><h3>Will Chicago State Make it Happen on the Road?</h3><p>Chicago State comes into this game with a record of 11-16, and they are 5-10 on the road this season. They have been the underdog in 21 of their 27 games, going 7-14 in those contests. In their last game, they lost to Duquesne by a score of 65-60.</p>

<p>So far this season, the Cougars have been favored in four games, going 2-2 in those matchups. Over their last 10 games on the road, they have gone just 3-7.</p><p>Chicago State has an ATS record of 13-11-1 this season. On the road, their ATS mark is 9-6 and over their last three road games, they are 3-0 vs. the spread. As the favorite, the Cougars are 1-3 ATS this year and their last 10 games as the favorite have resulted in a mark of 4-6 vs. the spread.</p><p>Today's over/under line of 139 is lower than the average over/under line in Chicago State's games this season (138.6). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 158 points. On the year, the over/under record in their games sits at 11-13-1.</p><p>The Chicago State offense is coming off a game where they scored 60 points against Duquesne. They posted a field goal percentage of 40.7% and connected on 7 threes. On the offensive front, the Cougars have a season-long field goal percentage of 42%, ranking 339th nationally. When it comes to three-point shooting, they are ranked 332nd in terms of percentage and 297th in three-pointers made.</p><p>At present, the Cougars' defense is nationally ranked 108th, allowing 69.3 points per game. In terms of field goal percentage allowed, Chicago State's defense has allowed opponents to shoot 43.3% from the field, including a three-point shooting percentage allowed of 29.7% this season.</p><h3>No Pressure for South Carolina State as Home Dogs</h3><p>South Carolina State has a record of 8-15 this season, and they have a three-game win streak. In their last game, they beat Maryland Eastern Shore by a score of 63-53.</p>

<p>As the underdog, South Carolina State has gone 4-13 this season. They are 3-3 at home, and over their last ten home games, they have a record of 6-4. For the season, they have an average scoring margin of -1.0 points per game at home.</p><p>South Carolina State has an overall ATS record of 11-6-2 this season. At home, they are 3-2-1 vs. the spread. As the underdog, they have gone 10-5-2 vs. the spread this year. In their last 10 games as the underdog, they have a record of 5-3-2 vs. the spread.</p><p>South Carolina State's over/under record this season is 11-8 and the average scoring total in their games is 150.1 points. So far, 14 of their games have finished with more points than today's line of 139. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 133 points and their over/under record during this stretch is 0-1.</p><p>In their most recent game, the South Carolina State offense concluded with only 63 points against Maryland Eastern Shore. Throughout the game, they made 2/14 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 44.4%. Offensively, the Bulldogs hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 354th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 349th in terms of percentage and 330th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Bulldogs' defense is ranked 303rd in the country at 78.7 points per contest. South Carolina State's three-point defense is currently 118th in the country at 6.9 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 43.9% of their shots vs. South Carolina State.</p>

Chicago State Cougars vs South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 2/10/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Islanders and Hurricanes. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Hurricanes at Lenovo Center in Raleigh, NC. Get ready to place your bets! This Metropolitan division matchup has an over/under of 5.5 goals, and the Hurricanes are favored by -1.5 at home vs. the Islanders.</p><h3>NEW YORK ISLANDERS VS CAROLINA HURRICANES BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Carolina Hurricanes -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lenovo Center at 7:30 ET on Tuesday, December 17th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE CAROLINA HURRICANES:</h3><ul><li>With a 1.5-goal advantage on the spread, our projections favor the Hurricanes to secure a 4-3 victory.</li><li>Take the Hurricanes on the moneyline</li><li>On the spread, we like Islanders (+1.5)</li></ul><h3>Will the Islanders Make it Happen in Raleigh?</h3><p>After a 5-2 loss to the Rangers, the Islanders’ record stands at 12-13-7. The total for the game was set at 6 goals, and the combined 7 goals surpassed that mark. The Islanders, as underdogs on the puck line, failed to cover.</p> 

<p>New York fell behind early, allowing a goal just 3:44 into the first period. They managed to score twice in the second period, but the Rangers added two more goals in the third to put the game out of reach.</p><p>Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth in the Islanders' 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Cizikas scored 4:38 into the second period, and Nelson followed with just 8 seconds left in the same period.</p> <p>The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but were held scoreless in the first and third periods. They recorded 23 giveaways and didn't convert on any power play opportunities.</p><p>The Islanders' defense struggled in their last game, giving up 5 goals on 39 shots from the Rangers. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage. The Islanders' defense also recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits. They gave up the first two goals of the game and two more in the 3rd period, including an empty-netter.</p><h3>Does Carolina Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>With a 4-2 win over the Capitals, the Hurricanes improved to 19-10-1 for the season. Carolina covered the puck line as -1.5 goal favorites, and the total of 6 goals matched the pre-game line.</p> 

<p>Carolina took a 1-0 lead in the first period, but the Capitals responded with two goals to end the period. The Hurricanes then scored three unanswered goals to secure the victory, including an empty-netter with 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Dmitry Orlov led the way for the Hurricanes with two goals, bringing his season total to three. He scored the game's first goal and added another in the second period. Martin Necas netted his sixth goal of the season and picked up two assists, giving him 12 assists this year. Andrei Svechnikov sealed the game with an empty-netter, his sixth goal of the season.</p> <p>Carolina fired 45 shots on goal but failed to convert on any power play opportunities. The Hurricanes scored once in the first period, twice in the second, and added a final goal with just 9 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Carolina's defense gave up two late goals in the first period, but they kept the Capitals off the board after that, leading to a 4-2 win. Pyotr Kochetkov made 19 saves with a 90.5% save percentage, and the Hurricanes' defense recorded 7 takeaways and 10 hits.</p>

New York Islanders vs Carolina Hurricanes Betting Pick & Prediction 12/17/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NHL game featuring the Red Wings versus the Predators? The puck drops at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, TN. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 6.5 goals, and the Predators are favored by -1.5 against the Red Wings.</p><h3>DETROIT RED WINGS VS NASHVILLE PREDATORS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Nashville Predators -1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Bridgestone Arena at 2:00 ET on Saturday, October 19th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NASHVILLE PREDATORS:</h3><ul><li>Despite being 1.5 goal underdogs, we predict the Red Wings to come out on top with a final score of 4-3.</li><li>We like the Red Wings on the moneyline (+155)</li><li>The Red Wings are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Taking a Look at the Red Wings Chances in Nashville</h3><p>Detroit fell to 1-3-0 with a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. The Red Wings were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 6.5 goals was surpassed, as the teams combined for 7 goals.</p> 

<p>Defensively, the Red Wings struggled early, giving up two goals in the first period. They narrowed the gap to 2-1 in the second, but the Rangers responded with three more goals to put it out of reach.</p><p>Detroit fired 31 shots on goal but managed just two scores in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Moritz Seider netted his first goal of the season, while J.T. Compher added his second, which came on a power play in the third period.</p> <p>The Red Wings had 18 giveaways and scored for the first time at the 18:33 mark of the second period. Compher also picked up his first assist of the season on Seider’s goal.</p><p>Defensively, the Red Wings struggled, allowing the first two goals of the game and three more in the second period. Cam Talbot made 14 saves with a 73.7% save percentage. Detroit's defense recorded 5 takeaways, 20 hits, and 16 blocks.</p><h3>Can the Predators Hold Strong at Home?</h3><p>The Predators fell to 0-4-0 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. Nashville’s defense allowed a late goal in the third period, which sealed the game. The total was set at 6.5 goals, but the combined score of 6 fell short of that mark. Nashville, as the underdog on the puck line, didn’t cover.</p> 

<p>Nashville took an early lead with a goal from Filip Forsberg at 11:46 in the first period. The Oilers responded with four unanswered goals, including an empty-netter with 36 seconds left. Jonathan Marchessault scored for the Predators at 17:45 in the second period, tying the game at 2-2, but the Oilers pulled ahead again just 44 seconds later.</p><p>Nashville fired 27 shots on goal in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton. Filip Forsberg netted his second goal of the season, while Jonathan Marchessault added his first, scoring on a power play at 17:45 in the 2nd period.</p> <p>Roman Josi picked up two assists, bringing his season total to three. The Predators had 21 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Predators will look to rebound after allowing four goals to the Oilers, including the final two of the game. Juuse Saros made 32 saves with a 91.4% save percentage, but Nashville's defense gave up a late goal at 1:31 in the 2nd period and an empty-netter with 36 seconds left in the 3rd. The Predators' defense also recorded 5 takeaways and 29 hits.</p>

Detroit Red Wings vs Nashville Predators Betting Pick & Prediction 10/19/24

<p>Don't miss out on the NHL showdown between the Avalanche and Ducks. The game is starting at 10:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Ducks at Honda Center in Anaheim, CA. Get ready to place your bets! The Avalanche are favored by -1.5 in this Western conference contest against the Ducks. The game's over/under currently sits at 6.5 goals.</p><h3>COLORADO AVALANCHE VS ANAHEIM DUCKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Anaheim Ducks +1.5</p><p>This game will be played at Honda Center at 10:00 ET on Friday, December 20th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE ANAHEIM DUCKS:</h3><ul><li>Even though they are considered 1.5-goal underdogs, our projection points to a 4-2 win for the Ducks.</li><li>We like the Ducks on the moneyline (+189)</li><li>The Ducks are also our pick on the spread at +1.5</li></ul><h3>Is A Road Victory Likely for the Favored Avalanche?</h3><p>With a 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche now sit at 19-15-0. Colorado held a 1-0 lead early in the second period, but Nashville responded with five unanswered goals.</p> 

<p>The total for the game was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 7 goals went over that mark. The Avalanche were underdogs on the puck line, and their two goals weren’t enough to cover.</p><p>In their 5-2 loss to the Predators, the Avalanche took 30 shots on goal but only found the net twice. Cale Makar opened the scoring with his 5th goal of the season on a power play, while Nathan MacKinnon added his 6th goal late in the third period.</p> <p>MacKinnon also recorded his 14th assist on Makar's goal, and Makar picked up his 16th assist on MacKinnon's goal. The Avalanche had 23 giveaways in the game.</p><p>Defensively, the Avalanche gave up the tying goal at 11:29 in the second period and allowed four more after that, including two empty-netters late in the third. Justus Annunen made 21 saves with a save percentage of 87.5%.</p><h3>Will Anaheim Find a Way to Win at Home?</h3><p>Anaheim fell to 12-14-4 after a 4-2 road loss to the Blackhawks. The Ducks were favored on the puck line, but failed to cover. The total was set at 6.5 goals, and the combined 6 goals fell just short of that mark.</p> 

<p>The Ducks’ defense struggled early, allowing two goals in the first period and another in the second before finally scoring in the third. Brock McGinn put Anaheim on the board at 9:44 in the third, and Mason McTavish added another with just 4 seconds left in the game.</p><p>Anaheim’s offense managed 39 shots on goal, but only found the net twice in their 4-2 loss to Chicago. Brock McGinn scored his second goal of the season, while Mason McTavish added another, also his second, on a power play with just four seconds left in the game.</p> <p>The Ducks were held scoreless until the 9:44 mark of the third period. Ryan Strome picked up his fourth assist of the season on McTavish’s late goal, and Troy Terry added his fifth assist.</p><p>Anaheim's defense struggled early, giving up the first three goals to Chicago, including two on the power play. Lukas Dostal made 25 saves with a save percentage of 86.2%. The Ducks' defense recorded 6 takeaways and 15 hits.</p>

Colorado Avalanche vs Anaheim Ducks Betting Pick & Prediction 12/20/24

<p>Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Owls versus the Spartans? Tip off is at at 10:30 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on MWN. The game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center in San Jose, CA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 152.5 points, with San Jose State being favored by -3.5 over Kennesaw State.</p><h3>KENNESAW STATE OWLS VS SAN JOSE STATE SPARTANS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Kennesaw State Owls +3.5</p><p>This game will be played at Provident Credit Union Event Center at 10:30 ET on Saturday, December 21st.</p><h3>WHY BET THE KENNESAW STATE OWLS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-72 in favor of the Spartans.</li><li>Even though we have San Jose State winning straight-up, we like Kennesaw State at +3.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can Kennesaw State Stun the Crowd at Provident Credit Union Event Center?</h3><p>Kennesaw State fell to 5-4 on the season after a 94-74 road loss to Santa Clara on Wednesday. Entering the game as +15 point underdogs, the Owls not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 168, surpassing the over/under line of 157.5.</p> <p>The Owls trailed 42-29 at halftime and were unable to mount a comeback, allowing 52 points in the second half while scoring 45 of their own.</p><p>Adama-Alpha Bal and Adrian Wooley led the way for Kennesaw State, each scoring 27 and 25 points respectively in their last game. Bal hit 6 of 11 from beyond the arc, while Wooley connected on 3 of 5 threes, shooting 60% overall.</p> <p>The Owls shot 46.9% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 55.1%. They hit 36.4% of their threes, going 8 for 22, and made 20 of 29 free throws (69%).</p><p>Despite Kennesaw State's defensive efforts, they allowed 94 points on 50% shooting from the field. The Owls gave up 17 baskets on 25 attempts from two-point range, a 68% success rate for their opponent.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, Kennesaw State's defense saw 11 threes go down on 31 attempts, a 35% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 34 times, where they converted 27 free throws at a 79% rate.</p><h3>Is It the Spartans Game to Lose at Home?</h3><h3>San Jose State Spartans Recent Game/Games</h3> 

<p>San Jose State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 107-100 win over Cal Poly on Saturday, December 14th. The Spartans, who were favored by 6 points, covered the spread in the victory.</p> 

<p>San Jose State led 45-40 at halftime and scored 46 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 51 points. The total points for the game were 207, well over the O/U line of 154.5.</p><p>San Jose State's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 107 points while shooting 52.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 59.5%, with a strong 63.8% shooting inside the arc and 33.3% from three-point range. They also hit 20 of 29 free throws, good for 69%.</p> <p>Sadaidriene Hall led the way with 33 points and 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% overall and 40% from deep. Owen Koonce added 32 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes for 66.7% from beyond the arc. Mac Riniker was perfect from the field, going 5 for 5.</p><p>San Jose State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 100 points on 52% shooting. They allowed 63% shooting from inside the arc, with their opponents hitting 30 of 47 two-point attempts.</p> <p>From three-point range, San Jose State's opponents shot 33%, making 9 of 27 attempts. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 29 times, where they converted 20 free throws.</p>

Kennesaw State Owls vs San Jose State Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/21/24

<p>The Lancers and Lumberjacks are set to face off at 3:00 ET on ESPN+. The Lumberjacks will host the game at Johnson Coliseum in Nacogdoches, TX. This Western Athletic conference matchup has an over/under of 134.5 points, and Stephen F. Austin is favored to win by -4.5 at home vs. California Baptist.</p><h3>CALIFORNIA BAPTIST LANCERS VS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: Stephen F. Austin Lumberjacks -4.5</p><p>This game will be played at Johnson Coliseum at 3:00 ET on Saturday, January 27th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN LUMBERJACKS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-68 in favor of the Lumberjacks.</li><li>Not only will Stephen F. Austin pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 134.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.</li></ul><h3>Can California Baptist Pull Off A Win at Johnson Coliseum?</h3><p>California Baptist heads into this game with a 12-7 record and a four-game win streak. So far, the Lancers have gone 5-3 in Western Athletic Conference play and 7-4 in non-conference action.</p>

<p>As the underdog, California Baptist has a record of 1-4 this season, and they have gone 3-7 in their last 10 road games. On the year, they have an average scoring margin of 0.0 points per game on the road.</p><p>California Baptist has an ATS record of 7-10 this season and they are 2-3 vs. the spread as the underdog. On the road, the Lancers are 3-4 ATS and they have gone 3-7 in their last 10 games vs. the spread as the road team.</p><p>California Baptist games have an over/under record of 7-10 this season and the average scoring total in their games is 132.7 points. Today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games (138.3). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 132 points.</p><p>In their latest game, California Baptist offense put up 63 points against Texas-Rio Grande Valley. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 38.6% and made 6 threes. Offensively, the Lancers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 41%, placing them 366th in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 338th in terms of percentage and 289th in three-pointers made.</p><p>So far, the Lancers' defense is ranked 18th in the country at 63.7 points per contest. The California Baptist defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 54 points and allowed Texas-Rio Grande Valley to connect on 6 threes.</p><h3>Can Stephen F. Austin Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?</h3><p>Stephen F. Austin comes into this game with an overall record of 12-7 and a conference record of 4-3. They are 5-4 at home this season, and their average scoring margin at home is +4.9 points per game.</p>

<p>In their last game, the Lumberjacks lost to Grand Canyon by a score of 53-51. Over their last 10 games at home, Stephen F. Austin has gone 6-4.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin has not been a good bet this season, going just 6-10 against the spread. Their ATS record is even worse when they are the favorite, as they are just 4-7 vs. the spread this year. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Lumberjacks have gone just 3-7 ATS.</p><p>Stephen F. Austin's over/under record for the season is 9-7, and today's over/under line of 134.5 is lower than the average over/under line in their games (147.3). So far, 10 of their games have finished with more points than today's line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-1 with an average scoring total of 147 points.</p><p>In contrast to their season average of 78.2 points per game, the Stephen F. Austin had a below average performance. They scored 51 points against Grand Canyon and had a field goal percentage of 33.9%. Latrell Jossell led the team in scoring, putting up 14 points. Additionally, Jalil Beaubrun contributed 11 points for the Lumberjacks.</p><p>Currently, the Lumberjacks' defense holds the 109th rank in the nation, allowing 70.0 points per game. Against Grand Canyon in their most recent game, the Stephen F. Austin defense gave up a total of 53 points while allowing Grand Canyon to hit 33% of their shots.</p>

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